Neurosurgery NP/PA at Banner Desert Medical Center

Banner Desert Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to assist with our Neurosurgery patients in our hospital. This exciting role supports the Neurosurgery service team in their growing practice.

Banner Desert Medical Center is a level 1 trauma center and is one of the largest and most comprehensive facilities in Arizona. Banner Desert serves as a tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix and treats the highest levels of acuity in the East Valley.

As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, this position is involved in management of patients, performance of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescription of medications, providing education, completing consultations, participating in research, assisting in the OR, attending Inpatient rounds. This position requires working closely with our Neurosurgeons in a side-by-side approach to patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified
• Background in Neurosurgery and/or Neurology
• Current Arizona Medical License
• Critical Care training and experience
• Must have at least 3 years experience
• Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS.
• Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance
• Flexibility within their schedule

Compensation Highlights:

Banner Health offers an industry-leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family, including:

• Competitive Compensation, Incentives, and Relocation stipend
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans
• Paid time off plans
• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
• Financial savings resources
• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
• Employee Discounts

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.